KARACHI: Moving or rather ‘pedalling’ towards Go Green goals, Cycologists, a cycling group, arranged a tree plantation ride for their cyclists on Saturday morning.

Bright and early, the adventure began at the crack of dawn when some 40 enthusiastic cyclists started the Go Green ride from Zamzama to pass through various streets of DHA and Clifton before reaching Urban Forest, the first of its kind initiative in Pakistan where a team of environmentalists are trying to grow native, wild and maintenance-free trees to be planted in major urban areas of Pakistan.

“Our city is highly affected by environmental changes these days. It has resulted in abnormally hot weather, heatwaves and no rain. Hence, being responsible citizens, Cycologists’ contribution towards the environment is to plant over 31 saplings and pledge to promote a greener and clean society by adopting a tree for three years at the Urban Forest,” said Samia Asaad of Cycologists.

Besides enjoying the tranquillity of the open eco-friendly environment at Urban Forest, the cyclists also showed their support by emphasising the importance of fresh clean air to breath.

Cycologists is a DHA Karachi-based easy cycling and social meet-up group that brings together those interested in cycling and improving their health and fitness.

The group organises rides every Saturday and a few regular days of the week with routes ranging from regular streets to the highlights of Karachi.

They usually arrange rides focusing on various environmental and social issues.

Published in Dawn, June 24th, 2018